Appraisal

Our Free Appraisal service is offered exclusively for items that we sell in our auctions. Items that are not of the type that we sell, or of significant value, will not receive a reply. Items that are not able to be shipped or delivered to our gallery because of size or expense will not receive a reply. This service is only for potential consignments. If you wish to receive an appraisal for any other reason, please use see the Detailed or Professional appraisal services. Use the example/terms link for additional terms.

Tiffany leaded glass Acorn lamp table lamp

$5000 - $25,000

More common items may have very consistent results. Example:

Vistosi Pulcino Murano art glass bird, orange orb form.

$2500 - 3500

Terms

Please limit your number of requests to a maximum of three. If there are more items to discuss, feel free to call us Monday through Friday 10am-5pm ET.

Although we work hard to answer all requests, sometimes we are unable to respond right away. Response time for free appraisals could take up to four weeks. If you have an urgent request, and you do not receive a response within 7 days, please contact us.

Incomplete or unclear forms may be deleted without notice, although we will do what we can to respond.

At least one clear photo must be attached. Requests without a photo may be deleted without notice, although we will do what we can to respond

Be prepared to understand our business, that we may solicit our services.

By supplying your phone number and email address which are required, you grant us permission to call you and/or be added to our email list. We will never share any of your information with a third party.

Occasionally International appraisal requests may not be applicable in the US *market*.

We will provide descriptive and historical information, when available. We will provide a fair market value in the form of an auction presale estimate.

"Farm in the Valley"

Will Vawter (American, 1871-1941)

- oil on canvas
- 29 1/2" x 35 1/2"
- signed lower left

This painting was featured in the Columbus Collects exhibition at the IMA-Columbus Gallery, 2002. A landscape painter known for his loose, Impressionist style, Vawter was raised in Greenfield, Indiana. He began his career as an illustrator, and his first assignments were for James Whitcomb Riley. Vawter moved to Brown County in 1908. In 1925, he won the prize for best winter scene at the first Hoosier Salon exhibit. He also exhibited at the Brown County Art Gallery Association.

$20,000 - 30,000

Professional appraisal for estate valuation or insurance coverage - $150/hrexample

We will provide a full appraisal with valuation, as requested, for insurance replacement value or estate value. Estate value is typically based on fair market value.